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Africa: Where to stay in Zambia
Despite its remoteness in South Luangwa National Park, Zebra Plains combines discreet indulgence with authentic bush atmosphere.
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Mauritius: A hole new world
Golfing novice Charlotte Cripps tries out her swing in an island paradise.
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A nation divided: Inside the Urewera Four trial
Tame Iti and his colleagues weren't the only ones on trial for the past five weeks. The terrorism claims in the still-unresolved Urewera case have revealed deep divisions over Maori and Pakeha
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The Seychelles: Exotic Indian Ocean escape
This cluster of tropical islands may be the ideal enclave for all things quietly romantic.
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Kimberley, South Africa
Back in the late 1800s, Kimberley was the scene of a diamond rush that coincided with Johannesburg's gold rush and sparked a population surge.
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Michele Hewitson Interview: David Shearer
Labour's leader hints at what's beneath his calm exterior: 'You don't wear your guns on the outside'
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Okavango Delta, Botswana
The Okavango - a river that rises in Angola but never reaches the sea - is an awe-inspiring spectacle. It mostly drains into a vast expanse of the Kalahari Basin which straddles Botswana and neighbouring Namibia. The annual influx of crystal clear water provides a haven for rich concentrations of wildlife of all kinds.
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Shakira blames Blackberry for close call with sea lion
Pop star Shakira takes to Facebook to recount how she was nearly attacked by a sea lion while on holiday in South Africa.
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Romantic places to take your hottie
Whisking your loved one to one of these romantic retreats will impress.
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Morocco: Leadership in the High Atlas Mountains
Viva explores the globe following three intrepid women taking the path least travelled. Rosie Walford takes us on the second venture through rough terrain which became more a journey of self-discovery.
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Namibia: On the rhino trail
Dedicated conservation efforts mean rhinos are once again roaming through the desert in Namibia.
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Victoria Falls: Profound insight before a wall of water
Do we really need polls and websites and advertising campaigns to tell us what are the world's greatest wonders?